I seen an article on blabbermouth I think....if its true....no disrespect to Portnoy....but I agree 100% with what you said....I know those classic Fates songs ....besides you and Bobby....well....no one else has done them justice! Just my 2 cents worth as a fan and guitar player! 😁✌....
mark zonder is not a drummer...he is a music-groove- scientist!!! i am still waching the pleasant shades of grey live after 20 years...every stroke is exactly where it should be...nothing more...nothing less.... respect mark ...you are the best progressive drummer ever....thanks...
This album is a masterpiece! Such a transition from the previous album....excellent!! Was the 1st time I seen em....Dream Theater in St. Louis.....blew me away...1994....!!😁
Absolutely remember Mark's tasty playing on this classic track from my FAV Fates Warning album! It had all the great elements...This album had way better organic production than a lot of stuff from the genre. Love it.
How could we forget Mark! Hell of an album and always awesome drumming from you (one of my earlier drum idols growing up).You still blow my mind sir \m/
Mark, the inspiration coming from you is a constant. Really looking forward to see you back either in FW or any other project you choose to. I am a big fan of yours. Rock on Master!
I'm a huge fan of drumming and for me one thing that is essential is that the drums don't get "in the way" of the song. Mark Zonder is one of very few who has amazing chops, but doesn't overplay. Playing in Fates Warning, his drum parts are part of the orchestration of the tune that enhance the song. He's not trying to sneak in and force a great fill or drum part into a song. What they say is soo true, the drummer makes or breaks a band. Bobby is an incredible drummer, but for me the new records sound very mechanical and compressed. There's already tons of music like that, but Fates was something special and unique, especially the drumming. It could be partly the recording or mixing, but there's certainly a finesse that Mark has that isn't matched in progressive metal, or any other music for that matter. Late 80's & 90's Fates is what I continue to listen to without ever getting tired of hearing. If only it were possible to hear what Mark would have done with the last few albums, I'd pay good money for that!!!!!!
Mark, do you miss playing with Joe DiBiase as there was something very special that you both bought to the rhythm section of F.W. I enjoyed the recordings you did with Joey Vera but it was never the same and I highly respect Joey, brilliant bass player, in the end it came down to the feel not ability. I think you and Joe are very under rated as players and as a rhythm section, I hope more up coming players discover both your talents. As a bass player of 35 years now Joe had a huge influence on me but many drummers have had that same influence on me also and yourself and Neil Peart were two of those drummers that pushed me to be a better Bass player, Thank you and thanks to Joe also.
Oh, we remember Mark. Miss you in Fates, it's not the same without you. No one drums like you.
Zonder " The Monster". In an interview I read, Mark actually gave props to Bobby Jarzombek for playing his parts correctly
The most elegant and classy drumming out there.
Ha....this man is my idol....cant even put in words....❤
Looking foreward to new stuff!!😁✌
I seen an article on blabbermouth I think....if its true....no disrespect to Portnoy....but I agree 100% with what you said....I know those classic Fates songs ....besides you and Bobby....well....no one else has done them justice! Just my 2 cents worth as a fan and guitar player! 😁✌....
Classic Fates drum parts are a beast!....
Zonders timing is impecable,a true master,one of the best
You are a living Legend Mark... thank you for all the ispiration and your unique style that even a 5year old would recognize!!!
mark zonder is not a drummer...he is a music-groove- scientist!!! i am still waching the pleasant shades of grey live after 20 years...every stroke is exactly where it should be...nothing more...nothing less.... respect mark ...you are the best progressive drummer ever....thanks...
That APSOG live DVD is superb. Everyone is on point and the engineering/production are sublime
You nailed it....He is the top shelf of drummers....apsog is phenomenal!...Still have my vhs bought new when it came out!!!✌😂
could not agree more👍
The drums are a song unto themselves.
Fucking hell the kit sounds amazing, and of course Mark is on point. One of the most sophisticated drummers I have heard.
This album is a masterpiece! Such a transition from the previous album....excellent!! Was the 1st time I seen em....Dream Theater in St. Louis.....blew me away...1994....!!😁
The master of odd time signature, right here the very, very, humble Mark Wonder..🎶🤘🎶🤘🎶🤘
Monument was my favorite record to play on the radio! Because of the fantastic fantastic drumming!
Truly a master at his best, no f#cling question at all!!
A fuckin master of his craft....I'm 56....he kills it...
Refined, Class and unique drummer.
Absolutely remember Mark's tasty playing on this classic track from my FAV Fates Warning album! It had all the great elements...This album had way better organic production than a lot of stuff from the genre. Love it.
He just floored me...Fates changed that shit....was a fan since Ray joined....but these guys are salt of the earth musicians....
Great drumming, I was a teenager and dreamt to play like that.
Unparalled - technique & musicality!
How could we forget Mark! Hell of an album and always awesome drumming from you (one of my earlier drum idols growing up).You still blow my mind sir \m/
After Rush came out with Power Windows, I discovered these guys and never looked back.
You are a legend Mark and one of the reasons I am playing traditional grip.
Marvellous!
Tastiest rock drummer ever !
Mark, the inspiration coming from you is a constant. Really looking forward to see you back either in FW or any other project you choose to. I am a big fan of yours. Rock on Master!
Already in Warlord you can hear that he was amazing and one of a kind!! Rock on Mark!!
Mark and Bobby two of the best
I'm a huge fan of drumming and for me one thing that is essential is that the drums don't get "in the way" of the song. Mark Zonder is one of very few who has amazing chops, but doesn't overplay. Playing in Fates Warning, his drum parts are part of the orchestration of the tune that enhance the song. He's not trying to sneak in and force a great fill or drum part into a song.
What they say is soo true, the drummer makes or breaks a band. Bobby is an incredible drummer, but for me the new records sound very mechanical and compressed. There's already tons of music like that, but Fates was something special and unique, especially the drumming. It could be partly the recording or mixing, but there's certainly a finesse that Mark has that isn't matched in progressive metal, or any other music for that matter.
Late 80's & 90's Fates is what I continue to listen to without ever getting tired of hearing. If only it were possible to hear what Mark would have done with the last few albums, I'd pay good money for that!!!!!!
So tasteful, unique drumming style!
you should have recorded the whole thing, this is fascinating to watch! :)
+Judezki92 ~No doubt
Mark, do you miss playing with Joe DiBiase as there was something very special that you both bought to the rhythm section of F.W. I enjoyed the recordings you did with Joey Vera but it was never the same and I highly respect Joey, brilliant bass player, in the end it came down to the feel not ability. I think you and Joe are very under rated as players and as a rhythm section, I hope more up coming players discover both your talents. As a bass player of 35 years now Joe had a huge influence on me but many drummers have had that same influence on me also and yourself and Neil Peart were two of those drummers that pushed me to be a better Bass player, Thank you and thanks to Joe also.
A class act! Thanks Mark!!!!...You inspire us!!!❤😁
Awesome
wow!!! great drumming! It's amazing to see you playing this track again! It's a milestone in the history of music!
Sure do. It's probably my favourite Fates tune. Hmm, maybe Static Acts too.
Luv it. Thanks for uploading. I want that Snare!!
You kidding me.mark zonder.says it all.
Amazing!
Warlord, Fates Warning and the life is better. Thanks! A lot Sir Mark Zonder
@@markzonder3771 Wow!! I will, thanks!!! horns ImI from México
@@markzonder3771 Awesome! Finest from A to Z. Thank you so much Master, I'm into Warlord and FW's music since 1984 and still ImI.
The Man!
RESPECT!
Pure magic
Simplesmente lindo o jeito que esse cara toca!!!
Thanks for uploading Mark. It would be great if we could see you play songs like "One", "Prelude to Ruin", "At Fates Fingers" and so on.
+andyculino ~At Fates Fingers would be awesome
M. Zonder Baby!!!!!
Hi Mark! I'm your fan from Hungary. I would like to know what kind of snare you use here? Thank you!!
Master
Why? Why is it only two minutes? Your fans demand the whole song !
Man...Fates is the shit ...
I remember the premiere on MTV...long time ago...
Fates warning the best band ever
1 tom 2 hi hats = op drummer
Yeah...Monument...
Love his feel would love to see him play some of Dicenso's or Gavin's pieces as well.
#jawonfloor
Is this an alternate take or mix of the song? I noticed the vocals seem a bit different.
kick ass.
Holy fuck
My man ❤️ fuck!!!!
Wew
Why Mark left Fates Warning?
Ti amo Mark... li massacri tutti.. seil il umero UNO
A face....you blew me away with Dream Theater.....Was there for Fates....1993 was the shit
typo
He looks so displeased
Not disrespecting other drummers...they contributed too...just saying...😁
Fates Warning was better.